After his stunning victory, there are new elements to PM Modi's image and outreach, all of which will have significance for the continuing project of India's greatness.
Both have had very different lives, yet full of struggle, both found powerful critics pitted against them, and yet, both fought like there was no tomorrow.
India has finally shrugged off the 'socialist', 'secular' tags of the Nehruvian generation. If the spirit of 2014's mandate was ever in doubt, the 2019 choice has cleared it. But what lies ahead now?
This election season, copious amounts of venom were spewed, obscene pamphlets distributed, defamation cases proliferated and notices from the EC were casually thrown about
This has happened before - but could it happen again? A hung parliament is not a rare occurrence in India. If there is no clear majority, could the regional satraps rise to power, much like Deve Gowda and IK Gujral?
Pakistan harbours an exaggerated sense of self-worth. They think that the 2019 General Elections are all about them, while in reality, they are afraid that if Modi comes to power again, the chances of a dialogue between the two nations will reduce.
Attorney General KK Venugopal asked why citizens should know where the money of political parties is coming from. Can citizens now ask why politicians should know where their money is coming from?
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